In other articles, we've discussed the different food groups and ways to incorporate them into a balanced way of eating, one additional thing we hope you have learned is the importance of adding versatility to your diet. This helps not only encourage fitting in all the nutrients to keep your body healthy but may also help prevent falling into the dreaded food rut.
Among older adults, protein has been found to be one of the least consumed food groups. If you struggle with fitting in protein foods, think outside the box. For example, have you ever tried any wild game? Wild game has been gaining more popularity over recent years. For some, this may be a normal food staple, and for others, something they have never considered.
Wild game includes foods like deer (venison), quail, elk, duck, and goose. Like other meats, these meats are inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for safety and quality standards.
Outside of containing high-quality protein, wild game also tends to be leaner and can serve as a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Wild game tends to be higher in B vitamins like B6 and B12. Wild game also has higher levels of iron and zinc, the latter being especially important in supporting a strong immune system.
Sparked your curiosity yet? Here are a few meat swap ideas using wild game:
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Swap pot roast for venison roast.
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Swap chicken breast for duck breast.
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Swap ground beef for ground bison in your burgers, tacos, or meatloaf.
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Swap beef stew meat for elk meat in your soups and stews.
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Swap chicken eggs for quail eggs. For example, you could consider trying deviled quail eggs.